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The Holmesdale School
Ages 11–18597 pupilsNone
The Holmesdale School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Snodland, within the Kent local authority. The school has around 597 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 37.5 and 25% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Snodland can view The Holmesdale School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence31.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS89%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals35.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.0%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.6
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths35%
Grade 4+ English & maths56%
EBacc entry10%
EBacc average point score3.39
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)E-APS per entry 5.0
Value added-1.22Well below average · 95% CI -1.8 to -0.6
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Snodland
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